Archana Puran Singh has been a familiar face in Hindi cinema and television for decades. While her marriage to actor Parmeet Sethi is well known, not many people know that Archana was married once before. Her first husband was Gurinder Singh, who was reportedly known as Sunny Reyar in the modelling world.
Here’s what is known about Archana Puran Singh’s first marriage, Gurinder Singh and what happened before she found love again with Parmeet Sethi.
Who Was Gurinder Singh?
According to available biographical accounts, Gurinder Singh was a model who worked under the name Sunny Reyar. IMDb’s biography of Archana Puran Singh states that he was active in the modelling industry and had appeared in a well-known dandruff commercial.
Gurinder and Archana reportedly got married in the 1980s. However, their relationship did not last long, and the couple eventually separated and divorced. Details about their marriage, including when exactly they tied the knot and the reason for their divorce, have largely remained private.
What Happened To Archana Puran Singh’s First Marriage?
Archana has rarely spoken in detail about her first husband or their marriage. However, she has previously opened up about how the failed relationship affected her outlook towards marriage. After her first marriage ended, Archana reportedly decided that she did not want another man in her life. Her perspective changed after she met Parmeet Sethi.
Speaking about the difference she found in her relationship with Parmeet, Archana said, “After my previous failed marriage, I never wanted to have another man in my life. But with Parmeet, I realised that men can be gentle, loving and sensitive, and not all of them are violent and possessive. Parmeet is an absolute antithesis of a male chauvinist.”
What Is Known About Gurinder Singh’s Death?
There are also reports about Gurinder Singh’s death in 1991. IMDb’s biography of Archana states that he died on Diwali that year after accidentally shooting himself. However, this detail has not been independently verified by reliable contemporary records, and recent reports have also noted the lack of independent confirmation.
How Did Archana Puran Singh Meet Parmeet Sethi?
After her divorce, Archana eventually met Parmeet Sethi at a party through mutual friends. The two grew closer and began a relationship. They lived together for several years before deciding to get married.
Archana and Parmeet eventually tied the knot on June 30, 1992. The couple went on to have two sons, Aaryamann and Ayushmaan Sethi, and have remained together for more than three decades.
